How can the U.S. exercise leadership in South Sudan’s peace process?
How can the U.S. exercise leadership in South Sudan’s peace process?By: Amir IdrisLink to web article here. In light of the recent collapse of the peace process and the resumption of the military...
View ArticleDarfur Conflict: why Mbeki has to soberly reflect on the missing links
Darfur Conflict: why Mbeki has to soberly reflect on the missing linksBy Trayo Ahmed AliLink to web article here. There is no way to deny the fact that the protracted Darfur conflict has, at certain...
View ArticleWomen lead anti-war protest in South Sudan capital
Women lead anti-war protest in South Sudan capital JUBA (2 Apr.) Link to web article here. A group of anti-war protesters gathered in the South Sudanese capital today calling on the country’s...
View ArticleAdvocates warn South Sudan might be mortgaging future with Qatari loan
Advocates warn South Sudan might be mortgaging future with Qatari loan JUBA (2 Apr.) Link to web article here. Anti-corruption advocates are criticizing the South Sudan government’s decision to take a...
View ArticleLack of hard currency hurting business
Lack of hard currency hurting business JUBA (2 Apr.) Link to web article here. The business community across the country is warning that a lack of hard currency is making it increasingly difficult for...
View ArticleSudan expects role in Yemen war to help its economy
Sudan expects role in Yemen war to help its economy KHARTOUM (2 Apr.) Link to web article here. Sudan’s state-run news agency SUNA reported Tuesday that Sudanese economists expect the country’s...
View ArticleSouth Sudan president rejects pressure to sign “bad peace” with rebels
South Sudan president rejects pressure to sign “bad peace” with rebels Link to web article here.April 4, 2015 (JUBA) – South Sudanese president Salva Kiir said he rejected signing a “ bad peace” with...
View ArticleArchbishop Taban calls for reconciliation and forgiveness
Archbishop Taban calls for reconciliation and forgivenessFebruary 2015Link to web article here. Greetings from Peace Village, Kuron.It is really a Peace Village. I had my peaceful Christmas and a...
View ArticleSudan’s pro-government TV station sacks producer over Yemen factory report
Sudan’s pro-government TV station sacks producer over Yemen factory reportLink to web article here. April 4, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s pro-government Ashorooq TV has fired one of its producers for...
View ArticleSouth Sudan changes visa policy for American diplomats
South Sudan changes visa policy for American diplomats JUBA (8 Apr.) Link to web article here. The South Sudanese government has changed its policy to give its Interior Ministry control over issuance...
View ArticleOver 13 million eligible voters in Sudan's Monday election
Over 13 million eligible voters in Sudan's Monday election KHARTOUM (11 Apr.) Link to web article here. Sudan's National Elections Commission (NEC) confirmed that the general elections will kick off on...
View ArticleSudan Expert: International community enabled South Sudanese corruption
Sudan Expert: International community enabled South Sudanese corruptionAlex de Waal - Photo credit: Joel Van Haren for Al Jazeera AmericaAlex de Waal discusses how South Sudan, the world’s newest...
View ArticleJuba seeks foreign intervention over air attack by Sudan
Juba seeks foreign intervention over air attack by SudanLink to web article here. April 12, 2015 (JUBA) - South Sudanese government said it would seek regional and continental intervention over the...
View ArticleSudan Set to Vote in Polls Shunned By Opposition
Sudan Set to Vote in Polls Shunned By OppositionBy Fatma NaibLink to web article here.Khartoum — Sudan is set to vote in the country's general elections, which are expected to see the incumbent...
View ArticleSudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups
Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups Shadi BushraKhalid Abdelaziz| Reuters Apr. 13, 2015 | 07:57 AM (Last updated: April 13, 2015 | 11:57 AM)Link to web article here. KHARTOUM:...
View ArticleSudan election: Will Bashir be snubbed by his people?
Sudan election: Will Bashir be snubbed by his people?By James CopnallBBC Africa, KhartoumLink to web article here. 13 April 2015From the section AfricaThe thousands of people filing into Khartoum...
View ArticleSudan election: Low turnout on first day of voting
Sudan election: Low turnout on first day of voting KHARTOUM (13 Apr.) Link to web article here. Low voter turnout on the opening day of polls marred Sudan's first general elections held since the...
View ArticleSudanese security warns newspapers not to report on low voter turnout
Sudanese security warns newspapers not to report on low voter turnoutLink to web article here. April 13, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – The National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) instructed newspapers...
View ArticleSPLM-N shells South Kordofan town on election day
SPLM-N shells South Kordofan town on election dayLink to web article here. April 13, 2015 (DILING) – The rebel Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) launched a rocket attack on Dilling...
View ArticleAU panel wanted Sudan elections postponed, said credible polls not possible...
AU panel wanted Sudan elections postponed, said credible polls not possible in current environmentLink to web article here. April 14, 2015 (WASHINGTON) – An African Union (AU) panel tasked with...
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